Earth's Interior Test

Earth's Interior Test

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Flashcard

Science

6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-PS3-3, MS-PS1-4, MS-PS3-4

+5

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to the density of the mantle rock while it is near the crust?

Back

The density will increase because as it cools it becomes more tightly packed and heavier.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes the globs in a lava lamp to rise to the top?

Back

Convection.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the transfer of heat by currents through liquids or gases called?

Back

Convection.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the correct order of the Earth’s layers starting from the OUTSIDE going inward?

Back

Crust, mantle, outer core, inner core.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which layer of the Earth has the highest temperature range?

Back

Inner Core.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define the crust of the Earth.

Back

The outermost layer of the Earth, composed of solid rock.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the mantle?

Back

The layer of the Earth between the crust and the outer core, composed of semi-solid rock.

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